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Examining the dark sides of Wagner, Donald Macleod explores the composer's self-obsession and his belief that he was set apart from other men. Including excerpts from Lohengrin.
Examining the dark sides of Wagner, Donald Macleod explores the composer's self-obsession.
Wagner believed he was an extraordinary artist set apart from other men and, in the character of Lohengrin, the idea of a hero separated from ordinary mortals is followed to its logical conclusion. Wagner's perspective is revealed in his own words, against the backdrop of music from the opera.
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Richard Wagner - Lohengrin
Performer: Lohengrin: Peter Seiffert Performer: Elsa von Brabant: Emily Magee Performer: Friedrich von Telramund: Falk Struckmann Performer: Ortrud: Deborah Polaski Performer: The King of the Germans: Rene Pape Performer: The King’s Herald: Roman Trekel Performer: Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin Performer: Staatskapelle Berlin Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Conductor)
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- Mon 28 Dec 200912:00BBC Radio 3
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